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Note Borrowings (Other short-term borrowings) (Parenthetical) (Detail) - Advances with the FHLB (2017- 1.43% to 1.66%) | Dec. 31, 2017
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Maximum |
Short-term debt |
Advances with the FHLB, interest rate | 1.66%
Minimum |
Short-term debt |
Advances with the FHLB, interest rate | 1.43%

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